Hip-Hop? Not! - World Choir Games 2012 in Cincinnati: Singing Together to Bring Nations Together

Hip Hop Up or Down?

I receive a daily email from Billboard Magazine about music genres and listening trends. Rap and Hip Hop music are popular, but the Top Songs on the Hot 100 charts are a mixture of genres.

YouTube Trends

If you look at YouTube, however, for the most-watched music videos, here is what you find today (March 4, 2011) and I note that the lineup has not changed since yesterday. The Top Song is not Hip-Hop, but Number Two is of that genre.

Acapella Music is increasingly popular in the world and it tackles all styles of music. By the time the 2012 Cincinnati World Choir Games arrive, we might be hearing some Hip-Hop in the competition.

I pulled the Top 11 most-watched videos, because I expect Waka Waka to slow down in views, because it was an International Theme Song, much like the songs of the Olympics past. It will decline in popularity, but even if it remains a top video, it is a special case for 2010.

Rhianna

Percentages

If we eliminate the Number One Music Video in views as a special one time case in 2010, then Hip Hop numbers account for 2 out of 10 or 20% of the Top 10 Videos viewed. If we leave the #1 song in and elminate #11, we still arrive at the same results:20% are Hip Hop. This shows a certain popularity of Hip Hop on Youtube, but not a take-over of the genre. Individually, Rhianna is the winner, with appearances in 4 numbers.

Going on into the next 10 most-watched videos, you start finding parody numbers like pop singer Venetian Princess's Outer Space (Lady Gaga's Poker Space). That might surprise some modern music lovers.

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Parodies and Covers

Parodies are becoming extremely popular in the 2010s. Venetian Princess has recorded over a dozen parodies of pop singers' work, complete with signature costumes. Others have done this as well. Other growing vocal genres today include the choir and acapella group, both showcased in reality shows. One of the best covers of Lady Gaga's Bad Romanceis done by the male acapella group On the Rocks at the University of Oregon - go Ducks! Listen to them at the link below and follow them on Facebook and Twitter. The Sing Offtelevision reality competition show has given acapella music a boost around the world.

Best World Choirs

World Choir Games 2012

High school, colleges, and community choirs have risen in members and interest in the last few decades, thanks to television highlights and contests. Following the trend in Europe, Columbus OH has its own Complaints Choir that sings its complaints to the city at special performances.

"Singing together to bring nations together"

Founded in 2000, the 7th World Choir Games (Choir Olympics) is very popular and is held every two years. In 2012, it will meet in Cincinnati, Ohio from July 4 - July 14, 2012. This is an event for amateur choirs of all types from around the world. This includes any country, race, ethnicity, and music genre. All are welcomed and this is the largest choir event globally. Cincinnati, which has undergone some extra reconstruction to handle the Games and the influx of visitors will be packed!

The musical event is particularly exciting, because 2012 is the first year that it has been held in the USA. It is expected to increase the popularity of choir singing in America and that of any particularly well-received genres during the event. These games offer Competition, Non-Competition events, Festival Performances, and Special Events. If you have a choir, want to start one, or want to visit Cincinnati and listen to at least 30,000 singers, please come to Ohio in July 2012!

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Patty Inglish 6 years agofrom USA. Member of Asgardia, the first space nation, since October 2016

The World Choir Games are only 8 months away from Cincinnati in July 2012 during Independence Day Celebrations!

leon mandagi 6 years ago

i love shakira

Brinafr3sh 6 years agofrom West Coast, United States

I like some of the Youtube music videos. thanks ( vote up)

Hello, hello, 7 years agofrom London, UK

Thank you, Patty, for bringing this event to our attention. That must be a feast. I love choir and especially gospel music.

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Patty Inglish 7 years agofrom USA. Member of Asgardia, the first space nation, since October 2016

I added Sheryl Crow's rendition from the White House MoTown tribute -- 42 years and the song is still popular.

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Patty Inglish 7 years agofrom USA. Member of Asgardia, the first space nation, since October 2016

Earth Angel, Darski, and Susie - It's good to see you all here! I gave up trying to mesh all the Billoard Top 100 charts, though - just...too...much. I do create some nonsense for HubNuggets roundup Hub story lines, however LOL.

Darski - I watched a rerun of the MoTown tribute at the White House and heard Sheryl Crow sing Michael's part from the Jackson 5 number "I want You Back". It sounded just like him and is much better than Justin's Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby... although I think Justin will have a good acting career. I think I'll add Michael's vid here if one is available.

SUSIE DUZY 7 years agofrom Delray Beach, Florida

Good informaiton thanks

Darlene Sabella 7 years agofrom Hello, my name is Toast and Jam, I live in the forest with my dog named Sam ...

Hello my girlfriend, this reminds me of Michael Jackson and the group song you created, "We are the world" Yes, I am always happy to see this shape up. Love this Patty I rate this up and peace & love darski

Earth Angel 7 years ago

You never cease to amaze me Patty!

You are THE MOST INTERESTING, well-read, insightful, balanced, helpful, creative, intuitive, sensitive, no-nonsense, thorough person I have ever had the pleasure of reading!